TransParenting is the nationally acclaimed program of Families First of Atlanta, Georgia. ® Monday Evening: 6:30pm - 8:30pm January 6 and 13 February No Class Scheduled March 17 and 24 April No Class Scheduled May 12 and 19 June No Class Scheduled July 14 and 21 August No Class Scheduled September 15 and 22 October No Class Scheduled November 17 and 24 December No Class Scheduled Attendance is Mandatory. All sessions will be held at 5100 Peach Street, across from St. George Church (5100 West Entrance, 2nd Floor) (Please Complete Reverse Side) Ext.: _____________ $50.00 PARTICIPATION FEE. Please make checks payable to: Family Services 5100 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509 A United Way Agency • More than one million children are affected by divorce or family separations each year. • 70% of uncoupling parents fail to build a cooperative relationship, which is so crucial for their children. • Children of uncoupling parents are two to three times as likely to suffer emotional or behavioral problems. • In a recent survey of participating parents, 96% reported the seminar information will help them understand their children and influence their behavior. • Court-systems replicating the seminar throughout the nation consistently report over 95% approval by participating parents. July 12 or 19 August 9 or 16 September 13 or 20 October 11 or 18 November 8 or 15 December 6 or 13 Case File #: ________________________________ Did you know... 8:30am - 12:30pm January 11 or 18 February 8 or 15 March 8 or 15 April 12 or 26 May 10 or 17 June 14 or 21 Work Phone: _______________________ Saturday: Home Phone: ______________________________ If you pre-register, confirmation letters will be mailed to you two weeks in advance of your scheduled class. Please review this brochure carefully. City / State / Zip: ______________________________________________________________________________________ 2014 Class Schedule Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Helping your CHILDREN COPE WITH DIVORCE and other family transitions is a painful time for the entire family. Children are often caught in the middle of their parents’ uncoupling and, as a result, they can feel powerless, rejected, humiliated, or unloved. This is a time when family roles are redefined. Even though they are no longer a couple, parents must find ways to continue their roles as a mother and a father to their children. The Parent Seminar is designed to help minimize negative impacts on children at a time when parents are naturally preoccupied with their own adjustments. Recognizing that their joint roles as parents will continue to exist, the seminar helps parents begin to restructure their relationship and make appropriate plans for their children. • Developmental stages and needs of children and how these relate to their ability to understand and to cope. • Behaviors children may be expected to exhibit, and how to deal with these behaviors. • Symptoms in children’s behaviors that reflect difficulty in adjustment. • Available Community resources. Name as it appears on the petition (please print): ___________________________________________________________ with Divorce Custody and/or Visitation Topics include: You must complete this form even though you may have already been scheduled to attend the seminar. CHILDREN COPE The Parent Seminar REGISTRATION FOR “CHILDREN COPE WITH DIVORCE” SEMINAR Helping Your Select: REGISTRATION FOR “CHILDREN COPE WITH DIVORCE” SEMINAR ⁮ MONDAY EVENINGS: Dates Requested:________________ ⁮ SATURDAY: Date Requested: ________________________ ⁮ I have been scheduled for _________________________________ See schedule for location, times and dates. Please fill out the form on the reverse side. ⁮ $50.00 FEE ENCLOSED PER PARTICIPANT. Make check payable to Family Services. ⁮ FEE WAIVED, attach a copy of your IFP Waiver. ⁮ I prefer not to attend the same seminar as my co-parent. Please notify me if ______________________________ is registered for the same time. Children and Guests are not permitted in the classroom. CHILD CARE WILL NOT BE PROVIDED: Due to the nature of the classes, we ask that you make other arrangements for your children. Pre-Registration Both parties filing for divorce must complete the seminar within 60 days of filing. Anyone filing for a change of custody or visitation action must complete the seminar within 45 days of filing. You must pre-register (completion of the attached form) for the class, even if you have been given a class date/time. Attach your payment of $50.00 with your form and mail to Family Services at the address listed on the form. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Family Services. Waiver of fees is available for those individuals who are eligible for cash assistance through the Department of Public Welfare. Forms to verify this are available at the Family Services' office and must be signed by you. We will verify your status with the Assistance Office. Registration the day of class will begin 1/2 hour before class time. Unfortunately, if you are more than 15 minutes late for class, we will be unable to credit your attendance for that class. You will then need to reschedule the missed class. If you do not attend your scheduled class time, you must reschedule by calling the Family Services' office. An additional fee of $5.00 is charged for class rescheduling. After completing the requirements of the class, a certificate will be presented to you and your attendance will be confirmed with the Court. Children and Guests ARE NOT PERMITTED in the classroom. Child care will not be provided. Everyone attending the class must be registered and pay the class fee. 5100 Peach Street • Erie, PA 16509 (814) 866-4500 11/13PI35-330 Cope:ajd 2014 Helping Your Children Cope with Divorce Custody and/or Visitation